Background
Construction Challenges of the 21st Century

- Limited and Diminishing Labor Resources
- New Materials and Welding Processes
- Safety and Security Imperative
- Cost Control, Quality and Risk Avoidance for Sustainability
Heat Treatment is a critical process associated with many material and welding related activities. Its contribution to Project Success and future sustainability of the Contractors and Plant Owners served should not be underestimated. Below the surface, Heat Treatment activity influences the performance of Project Managers, Welding Engineers, Quality Assurance and Contracts Management, Procurement, Schedulers, Planners and Metallurgical professionals.
Impacts

- Material Properties
- Project performance
- Long Term design integrity